Yes I agree, buying a fender is a bit of a minefield. and the info you have given is a useful buying tool guide. I bought my American Fat Strat (well my wife did) 2 years ago. I couldn't understand why there are so many version's of the Fender strat about.
So I went to a respected Fender dealer, which so happens to be the one that is most local to me, and spent 3 hours in there defining the difference between Korean/china, Jap,Mexican, man there are 1000's of all the different versions. Especially the signature models, not to mention the custom shop models. So I was confused as hell.
What strat did I want to buy ???. In the end I went with what I really liked and more importantly the sound that I really liked. I was lucky, I went there with a healthy budget, So I ordered an American fat strat in Sienna sunburst.
I may seen like I'm being a snob, but the difference of quality between the Korean/Jap/Mexican and the American, are miles apart. However if my budget was smaller I would have probly gone with one of the lesser model's. I think that the money in your pocket determinds the guitar you end up with. But what I can't get my head around is, why some would pay 1000's for a guitar that has been distressed in a custom shop. But it is down to personal choice. But I think that if you like the look and the sound, just buy it.
Now when I talk to God he said he'd understand, Stick by me I'll be your guiding hand. But don't ask me what I think of you. I might not give the answer you want me to.
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